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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, at a lower midrange price, offers good value for everyday use and light creative tasks with capable specs including decent graphics. The tradeoff is between price and performance for specific tasks; the Lenovo is cost-effective for general use, while the MSI justifies its premium with high-end performance capabilities. Consider the MSI if you need top-tier graphics and performance, otherwise, the Lenovo could be a budget-friendly option for less demanding use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
- Very good for general use
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
8.7
6.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is rated higher for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it incorporates a stronger GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and offers a higher screen refresh rate of 240Hz, compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i which has a Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU and a 120Hz refresh rate. Both factors contribute significantly to smoother and more immersive gaming experiences, with the MSI's superior GPU providing better performance for graphics-intensive tasks and its higher refresh rate ensuring more fluid motion on the screen.
Engineering and Design
8.1
8.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
6.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is equipped with a capable CPU, sufficient RAM, and a quality GPU, making it a solid choice for engineering and design tasks; its screen is also high-resolution and offers a good color range for visual tasks. The MSI Raider GE67Hx, with its slightly more powerful CPU and superior GPU performance, excels further in these tasks, and its OLED screen with higher color accuracy and contrast makes it ideal for design work, though it is less portable and has noisier operation.
Content Creation
7.7
8.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Screen Quality
7.8
9.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
409.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, having a bright, high-resolution display with a panel type that offers wide viewing angles and vibrant colors makes the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i very good, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx's even better brightness and resolution make it excellent. In engineering and design, accurate color reproduction is crucial, hence the MSI Raider GE67Hx's excellence can be attributed to its wider color gamuts, offering precise shades required for professional work, while the Lenovo also performs well but may not cover the color spectrum as extensively. However, for gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate provides smoother visuals and a more responsive experience, so both the Lenovo and MSI fall short in this aspect if they lack a high refresh rate, despite their other display qualities.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$950
$2,349
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a price of $950 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
8.0
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
409.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Raider GE67Hx to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is well-suited for general use with a high-quality IPS screen and solid battery life, making it easily portable, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx offers a remarkable OLED display and larger storage capacity, though it is heavier which might affect portability. Both laptops have robust CPUs and ample RAM, essential for smooth performance, but the Raider's emphasis on gaming might mean a tradeoff in the form of shorter battery life compared to the IdeaPad, which balances features for everyday tasks more evenly.
Software Development
7.7
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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How the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i | MSI Raider GE67Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $2,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.75'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.3 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.02" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.88" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 409 nits | 344 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
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Tom's Hardware
Brandon Hill | January 2024
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
MSI Raider GE67Hx
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PCMag
Francisco Lahoz | October 2022
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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